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Author: Vivien

Paula Moss, Founder of Rural Roar Campaign interviewed by Guildford Dragon

Posted on5 October 20265 October 2026AuthorVivienLeave a comment

Effingham resident Paula Moss, founder of Ruralroar.org.uk and Vice Chair of Effingham Parish Council  has been interviewed by Martin Giles, editor of the Guildford Dragon.  The interview which clearly explains the grey belt issues can be accessed here. EFFRA recently Continue Reading

CategoriesLocal Interest

Community Clear Up of New Barnes Wallis Memorial Garden on Saturday 10th October

Posted on2 October 20262 October 2026AuthorVivienLeave a comment

There will be a community clear up of the new Barnes Wallis Memorial Garden (formerly the Community Orchard) on The Street in Effingham on Saturday 10th October between 9am and 4pm.  The overgrown southern end of the garden has recently been Continue Reading

CategoriesEFFRA, Local Interest

The government has turned our Green Belt grey – what this means for Effingham

Posted on20 September 202620 September 2026AuthorVivien1 Comment

EFFRA is publishing the article below by Paula Moss founder of Ruralroar.org.uk as we believe the issues raised will be of interest to Effingham residents because of the implications for future development in the village. Paula is also Vice Chair Continue Reading

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Berkeley Homes Consultation Update

Posted on15 September 202615 September 2026AuthorVivien3 Comments

EFFRA has been informed by Berkeley Homes that it is providing a formal online update of its proposals for Effingham Lodge Farm in Lower Road, following the July consultation. Newsletters are to be delivered to residents who will be given Continue Reading

CategoriesEFFRA, Local Interest

Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Day is this Saturday 12 September

Posted on9 September 20269 September 2026AuthorVivienLeave a comment

The weather is looking good for Heritage Open Day in Effingham and Little Bookham on this Saturday 12th September.  There will be six historic buildings open to visit, all within walking distance of each other.  The Bishop’s Walk – (otherwise Continue Reading

CategoriesEFFRA, Local Interest

EFFRA and Parish Council object to Care Home application

Posted on4 September 20264 September 2026AuthorVivien1 Comment

Both EFFRA and Effingham Parish Council have made objections to the planning application 26/P/01014 submitted  by Aspire LPP, a private company that sources, designs, and develops bespoke care and residential properties nationwide, to build a 72 room care home for Continue Reading

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EFFRA Summer 2026 Newsletter & Heritage Open Day Leaflet Published

Posted on22 August 202622 August 2026AuthorVivienLeave a comment

EFFRA Road Wardens will be delivering the Summer edition of the EFFRA Newsletter Summer 26 Issue 21 together with the Heritage Open Day 2026 leaflet in the next few days. You can also read the Newsletter here. The Newsletter gives Continue Reading

CategoriesEFFRA, Local Interest

New Care Home application – comments due by 5 September

Posted on21 August 202621 August 2026AuthorVivien1 Comment

A planning application has been submitted by Aspire LPP, a private company that sources, designs, and develops bespoke care and residential properties nationwide, to build a 72 room care home for high dependency elderly adults at the entrance to the Continue Reading

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Meeting of EFFRA and Parish Council Representatives with Berkeley Homes

Posted on17 August 202617 August 2026AuthorVivien1 Comment

At the invitation of Berkeley Homes, representatives of Effingham Parish Council and EFFRA met with representatives of Berkeley Homes on 27th July regarding Berkeley Homes’ emerging proposals for development on Effingham Lodge Farm or land north of Lower Road in Continue Reading

CategoriesEFFRA, Local Interest

EFFRA and Parish Council object to Berkeley Homes EIA scoping request.

Posted on4 August 20264 August 2026AuthorVivien1 Comment

Berkeley Homes is required to submit an Environmental Statement for its proposed application to build up to 600 dwellings on Effingham Lodge Farm, north of Lower Road. Berkeley Homes has put forward its proposal for the scope and level of Continue Reading

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